Manufacturing Supervisor

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Our Manufacturing Supervisors in Marinette, WI play a vital role in leading team performance on the manufacturing floor and are integral members of our management team at Johnson Controls. They plan and supervise personnel across the manufacturing departments, coordinate high-volume manufacturing activities, and ensure compliance with specifications and scheduled completion dates.

• Maintain safety standards and regulations in accordance with the Johnson Controls Safety Program, OSHA, and EPA.
• Maintain production levels at the lowest possible cost by using expertise in Flow and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Maintain effective working relationships and communications with Operations Manager, Production Planning, and Materials departments.
• Direct production operations in accordance with established priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Operate within budget by analyzing production schedules to estimate work requirements.
• Meet or exceed goals for safety, quality, labor efficiencies, schedule attainment, scrap and rework.
• Initiate, suggest, and implement plans to motivate, empower, and develop employees.
• Conduct performance appraisals and make recommendations for hiring, promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures.
• Implement lean techniques such as 5S, standardized work, waste identification, value stream mapping, and total productive maintenance.
• Support and direct manufacturing efforts in compliance with ISO and agency requirements.

• University degree and 1 year suggested minimum experience, or 2‑year degree and 6 years suggested minimum experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with manufacturing assembly processes, high‑volume machining of small parts, assembly, and automation processes.
• Effective communication skills – both verbally and in writing – and ability to read and interpret business policies, procedures, manuals and blueprints.
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills.
• Must have effective management skills with leadership experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and other software applications.

• B.S. degree
• Background or training in Lean Manufacturing.

• Extended hours may be required based on business needs.
• General work area is in a manufacturing plant environment with high noise and/or heat.
• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious areas, and may come in contact with petroleum‑based lubricants.
• Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, and airborne particles may occur.

HOURS: 9pm to 6am Sun through Thursday (training on 1st shift for 1‑2 month)

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $68,000–93,000. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. Applicants may be considered beyond this range for exceptional qualifications.

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